Islandbridge Travel Guide
Dublin
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Popular places to visit
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Top hotels in Islandbridge
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
I loved the hotel. Room was clean and functional. It was larger than I expected for a European hotel. The dinner in the bar was tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bus to and from the airport was great but be advised it is quite a walk from the bus drop off to the terminal check-in. The ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The room was clean and neat and small. The bed took up half the room. There wasn't space for luggage so we placed the bags on the bed to change. Conveniently located close to St Stephen's Green park and Trinity College.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location, room was clean and well kept, bar and lobby area had a great vibe
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Great stay Thanks
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
There were a lot of kids running around the hallway, screaming, and not being mindful to the other people’s who were staying in the same floor. But other than that, the staff was helpful, and the place was very accessible to the city.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Beautiful room, comfortable. Hotel was beautiful. Staff was kind and helpful. Breakfast buffet was fabulous with lots of gluten-free options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Islandbridge
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Grafton Street and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
